Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) Interest Expense: NT$-328 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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TPE:1905 Chung Hwa Pulp Corp TPE:1905
63 GF Score
Price NT$14.35
GF Value NT$17.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Chung Hwa Pulp Interest Expense?

Chung Hwa Pulp TPE:1905 -3.04% 63 Interest Expense is NT$-328 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates TPE:1905 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$17.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Chung Hwa Pulp's interest expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -81 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-328 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Chung Hwa Pulp's Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -278 Mil. Chung Hwa Pulp's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$ -81 Mil. Chung Hwa Pulp did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Chung Hwa Pulp  (TPE:1905) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Chung Hwa Pulp's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-81 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-278 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1,925 Mil.

Chung Hwa Pulp's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Chung Hwa Pulp did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Chung Hwa Pulp Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Chung Hwa Pulp's Interest Expense can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Chung Hwa Pulp Interest Expense Chart

Chung Hwa Pulp Annual Data
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Chung Hwa Pulp Quarterly Data
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TPE:1905
63GF Score
Chung Hwa Pulp Corp TPE:1905
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Chung Hwa Pulp Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was NT$-328 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of NT$-328 Mil mean?
Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) has a Interest Expense of NT$-328 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Chung Hwa Pulp and its competitors.
Is Chung Hwa Pulp's Interest Expense too high?
Chung Hwa Pulp's current Interest Expense is NT$-328 Mil. Overall, Chung Hwa Pulp has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chung Hwa Pulp's Interest Expense compare to competitors?
Chung Hwa Pulp's Interest Expense of NT$-328 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Forest Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Chung Hwa Pulp and its competitors. Chung Hwa Pulp's current Interest Expense is NT$-328 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chung Hwa Pulp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.30, compared to a current price of NT$14.35 — trading 17.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is NT$-328 Mil. Chung Hwa Pulp's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905), the current Interest Expense is NT$-328 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Chung Hwa Pulp (TPE:1905) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chung Hwa Pulp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$14.35 is trading 17.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.30. GuruFocus considers Chung Hwa Pulp to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TPE:1905:

  • Interest Expense: NT$-328 Mil
  • GF Value™: NT$17.30 vs. price of NT$14.35 (17.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1905 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Chung Hwa Pulp Business Description

Address No. 51, Chongqing South Road, 12th Floor, Section 2, Taipei City, TWN
Chung Hwa Pulp Corp is engaged in the production and sale of pulp and paper. Its businesses include specialty paper, pulp, paper and paperboard, tape and other businesses. The Company operates through the Pulp and Fine Paper segment, which generates maximum revenue, and the Forestry segment. Its activities include the manufacture and sale of cardboard, paper and pulp, as well as seedling cultivation and reforestation. Geographically, the Group operates in Taiwan and mainland China, with Taiwan generating maximum revenue.
63GF Score

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